Box Office/ Will Call

The Main Box Office is located at the corner of 7th Street and Union Street, near the West Oakland BART Station - 7th West: 1255 7th Street, Oakland 94607. Box Office will be open from 10AM-9:00PM.

Pass/ Wristband Info

2-Day GA Passes

Tier 1 - $185 | Tier 2 - $199

Entry to the event site both days

Access to amenities and concessions

Access to bars featuring premium cocktails, beer and wine (21+)

Access to ample food options

Shade

Charging stations

Portable restrooms

Single Day GA Passes

Tier 1 - $99 | Tier 2 - $109

Entry to the event site on purchased day only

Access to amenities and concessions

Access to bars featuring premium cocktails, beer and wine (21+)

Access to ample food options

Shade

Charging stations

Portable restrooms

Tickets will be emailed to purchasers 1 week prior to the event. We will be able to scan your ticket on your phone if you don’t print it – however for a quicker process, printing tickets out prior to arriving at the event is preferred. DO NOT LOSE YOUR 2-DAY PASS. THE SAME PASS WILL BE SCANNED AGAIN FOR ENTRY THE SECOND DAY.

ADA

Blurry Vision is a fully accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the event amenities. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons. The following explains the services provided this year. For any accessibility-related questions please email us at ada@blurryvisionfest.com. We will do our best to help you have an awesome experience.

Access Center

Please Note: You must stop here to get your ADA wristband credential.

There will be an Access Center conveniently located inside the entrance of the venue. At the Access Center you can:

Get your ADA wristband credential.

Get your ADA questions answered.

Learn about other accessibility services.

Wristband Policies

ADA Wristbands are good for the whole weekend

DO NOT remove your wristband for the duration of the event

Lost or stolen wristbands will not be replaced

One companion wristband will be issued for each disabled patron, exceptions will be made for families with young children

If a disabled guests wants to switch their companion, please bring the old companion wristband to the Access Center to be reissued

Wheelchair Accessibility

The venue is fully navigable for people with mobility disabilities. There are accessible pathways connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, vendors and all other activity areas. We encourage all patrons to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized wheelchair, you may do so at the Access Center. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit.

We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.

ADA Parking

ADA vehicles will need a verified ADA placard, permit, or license plate to enter the event site. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued to must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. This will be verified by law enforcement upon entry.

Accessible Viewing Areas

There will be an accessible viewing area made available to ADA patrons who may need to see above the crowd on the Main Stage at Blurry Vision. To gain access to these areas, please visit the Access Center.

Accessible Viewing Area Policies:

Companions may be asked to stand if capacity is reached

These are non-smoking areas

Patrons are not allowed to save spots and if a guest is not-present for over an hour, their area will be given to another disabled guest

Service Animals

Service animals are permitted throughout the event site; however this does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals, or companion animals. Only legitimate service animals will be allowed within the event footprint. Pets are not allowed and will be turned away.

If you are bringing a service animal, make sure to check in at the ADA Access Center for registration. Only legitimate service animals that are properly trained and under the proper care of their owners will be provided with the appropriate credentials.

Due to large-scale service animal fraud and for the protection of all event patrons, service animals must be screened and registered at the Access Center immediately upon entry to the site.

All service animals must remain by the handler’s side at all times and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Service animals must be housebroken and should use the service animal relief area.

Anyone bringing an animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal.

All animals should have legally required vaccinations which may checked

Effective Communication Requests

If you would like to request ASL Interpretation for any performance please contact us at ada@blurryvisionfest.com.

Keep in mind, requests must be made no later than 21 days before the event to allow for sufficient processing time.

ATMs & Concessions: All ATMs and concessions are fully accessible and located throughout the venue. If assistance is required, please confer with a event staff member.

First Aid: We have a First Aid location in the venue, noted on the event map and mobile app. Professional medical staff can help you with your medical needs at this location.

Special Dietary Needs: Blurry Vision will have food vendors that provide gluten-free dietary options. For those with special dietary needs beyond the event food service, please contact us at ada@blurryvisionfest.com. for further information.

Comments, Questions & Suggestions

In continually trying to make our event more accessible we encourage you to contact us at ada@blurryvisionfest.com. for any of your accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about ADA policies or our services please reach out to us.

FAQs

As long as the ticket is valid, anyone can use it for entrance in the event, not just the purchaser.

How do I get my tickets? What if I don’t have a printer? Can I show the confirmation on my phone?

Tickets will be emailed to purchasers 2-3 weeks prior to the event. We will be able to scan your ticket on your phone if you don’t print it – however for a quicker process, printing tickets out prior to arriving at the event is preferred.

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Will there be lockers?

BlurryVisionLockers.com is the exclusive provider of lockers for the Blurry Vision Festival 2018. Click here now to reserve your locker for the show.

Can I pass out flyers or promote at the event inside the venue? Outside?

No. Any sort of unapproved promotion is not allowed.

Are strollers allowed in the venue?

Yes. But, only if it’s for an infant or toddler.

Can I bring my bicycle? Will there be bike parking available?

There is no official bike parking. Patrons can ride to the shuttle lot and lock it there at their own risk.

No signs are allowed. This includes all handheld signs or signs and items attached to poles or pool noodles or apparatus used to display anything above the head. All instances will be subject to surrender and not returned.

What about bringing my medical prescriptions (asthma, insulin, etc.)?

Before entering the event, please make sure all of the medications are properly labeled with name, phone number, and emergency contact. Names on prescriptions must match the person's ID. Notify a security guard at the entrance and the medical staff on site will assist you with storing your medications. Medical marijuana or marijuana of any kind is not allowed at the event.